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Almond Banket
Almond Banket
Almond Banket is a traditional Dutch almond pastry that is often enjoyed during special occasions or holidays. It consists of a sweet almond paste filling wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry dough. The pastry is typically shaped into a log or oval shape and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 pound almond paste
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound puff pastry dough
- 1 egg beaten, (for egg wash)
- Sliced almonds for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond paste, sugar, butter, eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the almond filling evenly over the puff pastry dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Roll the pastry dough up jelly-roll style, enclosing the almond filling.
- Place the rolled pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 704kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 79g (26%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 39g (60%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mg (21%)Sodium: 186mg (8%)Potassium: 258mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 47g (52%)Vitamin A: 114IU (2%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 130mg (13%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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